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Jahn Regensburg Fires Sporting Director Achim Beierlorzer After Season-Spanning Review

Club leaders cite an 18‑month evaluation prompted by a prolonged slump in the 3. Liga.

Overview

  • Commercial chief Philipp Hausner and deputy Simon Leser assume sporting duties on an interim basis as the club begins a search for a successor.
  • Regensburg sits in a direct relegation spot with seven points from nine matches after a poor start to the campaign.
  • Club bodies decided on Thursday to remove Beierlorzer with immediate effect and informed him on Friday, a public holiday.
  • Head coach Michael Wimmer remains in his role and will lead the team in Saturday’s home match against 1. FC Saarbrücken.
  • Beierlorzer acknowledged responsibility for the extended downturn and said he respects the decision while expressing pride in past achievements.